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As someone in the US, I'd be a solopreneur in a moment, if the healthcare situation didn't suck. At this point in my life, it suits me better than being an employee. Things are better post-ACA than pre-ACA, but still not all that great - especially if you live in a state that's not ACA friendly.

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Do you think if one can make enough money from being a solopreneur to get private health insurance coverage, then it would tip on their favour? How much would a private health insurance plan cost per month?

I spent 6 months on a private health insurance plan 4 years ago. It was about $200 per month with a very high deductible.

This is in a state that is favorable for ACA. I just hopped on the state website now and I can get a similar plan with a premium of $250 per month. There are a lot of options with better deductibles and higher premiums.

It's a burden for those who want to go without external employment, but I found it reasonable. It's less than my monthly budget for food.

That honestly doesn't sound that bad. Any solopreneur who's planning on going independent could afford this by 2-3 nights of Uber over a weekend.

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